Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Quarterback Baker Mayfield proclaimed his hatred for this week’s opponent the New Orleans Saints. He also referenced them playing dirty.
“It has not exactly been clean play from their part when we play them,” Mayfield said. “It is a physical game; it is what it is. You expect it [from a] division rival. … Yeah, not much else to say besides for the fact that I do not like them.”
My initial reaction was why give a team that isn’t as talented a reason to get even more invested in this week’s game? Are his comments going to make them change the way they play? Obviously not.
Despite their 1-6 record, I’ve seen enough of their games to say that they are a scrappy team that isn’t going to just make it easy on the Bucs especially in their home. Spencer Rattler actually plays better at home than on the road.
If the Bucs really want to stop the Saints from playing “dirty” then give them a taste of their own medicine by running the ball. Football is still won in the trenches and after an abysmal performance by the Bucs OL last week, they have a chance at redemption.
IF the Bucs are worried about cheap shots on their QB then protect him! Maybe that’s what Baker was hoping to do with his comments? We’ve seen what Baker can do when he’s not under pressure. All eyes will be on the OL.
The Saints don’t score many points so if the Bucs can get to 24 I think that’ll be enough on Sunday. Even without Evans, the Bucs should be able to run their way to victory.
Buccaneers 24 Saints 16
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